The Mind Benders details
| Format: | 12 DVD |
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| Starring: | Mary Ure, Terry Palmer, John Clements, Dirk Bogarde, Michael Bryant, Geoffrey Keen, Wendy Craig |
| Director: | Basil Dearden |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi/Fantasy - Sci-fi - General |
| Studio: | ELEVATION |
| Name | Discs | |
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The Mind Benders |
12 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 35 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 01 Oct 2007 |
| Main languages: | English |
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The British Manchurian Candidate
By Liberator (1 review) from Bury St. Edmunds , 16 Dec 2007[Highly rated reviewer]
Although at times this movie can fluctuate between sensationalism/exploitation in terms of music & cinematography, the script is first class. Dirk Bogarde seemed to have a knack for finding intelligent scripts, & I can see why he would have been attracted to this. Films about sensory deprivation where not everyday fare in 1962, it must have seemed quite different at the time.
I can't help but wonder how this would have turned out in more avant garde hands. Give Basil Dearden his due, he directed Bogarde in 'Victim', however this just seems visually a little over the top at times, over emphasis on the horror element of the story. With an almost Hammer Horror soundtrack as punctuation.
If you're a Dirk Bogarde fan (like me) that prefers his more intelligent work, I think you will appreciate this. However don't expect another 'Night Porter', on the other hand don't expect a 'Doctor' movie either.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(2)not bad at all
By mrmovie (9 reviews) from Nottingham , 30 Jul 2009Dirk Bogarde, Michael Bryant and Wendy Craig star in one I've long wanted to watch now available from the brilliant Optimum label.
A scientist experimenting with isolation techniques kills himself and MI5 start to investigate. His co-worker (Bogarde) agrees to undergo the same treatment but it alters his personality drastically...
More of a drama than anything else, but Bogarde is very good and the lovely Mary Ure as his wife is lovable. Director Basil Dearden frames some lovely shots and the set design looks great. Actors Roger Delgado and Edward Fox turn up in small roles and the black and white photography is lush.
I suppose the thing is that from the start you expect a film like 'Seconds' or 'The Manchurian Candidate' and instead it settles into a typical British drama. Nevertheless it's a well made film and certainly deserves to be seen. Well worth a look.- Was this review helpful to you?
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The British Manchurian Candidate
By Liberator (1 review) from Bury St. Edmunds , 16 Dec 2007Although at times this movie can fluctuate between sensationalism/exploitation in terms of music & cinematography, the script is first class. Dirk Bogarde seemed to have a knack for finding intelligent scripts, & I can see why he would have been attracted to this. Films about sensory deprivation where not everyday fare in 1962, it must have seemed quite different at the time.
I can't help but wonder how this would have turned out in more avant garde hands. Give Basil Dearden his due, he directed Bogarde in 'Victim', however this just seems visually a little over the top at times, over emphasis on the horror element of the story. With an almost Hammer Horror soundtrack as punctuation.
If you're a Dirk Bogarde fan (like me) that prefers his more intelligent work, I think you will appreciate this. However don't expect another 'Night Porter', on the other hand don't expect a 'Doctor' movie either.- Was this review helpful to you?
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